1952 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2002 Seat Cordoba is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Seat Cordoba (63 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 210 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1952 Austin A 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1952 Austin A 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Seat Cordoba (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Seat Cordoba will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 2002 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Austin | Seat |
| Model | A 40 | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
